Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Poondu Milagu Poondu Kuzhambu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply aromatic and fiery South Indian delicacy bursting with roasted garlic and crushed black peppercorns. Served piping hot over fragrant steamed rice for a truly comforting meal.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed earthenware pot or pan over medium heat.
2
Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter completely.
3
Toss in the curry leaves, whole garlic cloves, and peeled pearl onions, sautéing until golden brown.
4
Stir in the crushed black peppercorns, sambar powder, and turmeric powder, frying for a minute until fragrant.
5
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with two cups of water and salt to taste.
6
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the oil separates on top.
7
Serve the rich, pungent kuzhambu piping hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups small pearl onions, peeled
30 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
1 large lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 tablespoons freshly crushed black peppercorns
3 tablespoons sambar powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 cups warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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